AI Wrappers Are Still IP (Until AGI Arrives)

Somewhere along the way, “AI wrapper” became a dirty word. You’ve probably seen the posts: “Wrappers aren’t real IP.” Sure, cool take — but it’s also lazy. Until we’re living in an AGI world (and we’re not even close), what separates winners from wannabes is execution, not API access.

Let’s be real: everyone has the same models. GPT, Claude, Gemini — pick your flavor. But what you do with them? That’s where the value lives. How you structure context, handle user memory, orchestrate calls, and actually deliver something people want — that’s not “just a wrapper.” That’s the product.

Wrappers Are The Experience

Your users don’t care what model you used. They care that it feels smart, fast, and useful. The prompt logic, caching, feedback loops, custom embeddings — that’s your craft. It’s where you turn general intelligence into a tailored experience. It’s not glue code; it’s product DNA.

The same model can power a forgettable chatbot or a multi-million-dollar workflow automation tool. The difference isn’t access — it’s architecture, tone, and thoughtfulness.

Implementation Is Still IP

Let’s not pretend “open model access” erased IP. You think the world’s going to stop building just because we all have the same building blocks? Not a chance. Execution, data, and design still separate those who make noise from those who make money.

So yeah — maybe your AI app is technically a wrapper. But if it’s designed well, performs reliably, and solves a real problem? It’s also intellectual property. Until AGI starts writing its own product roadmaps, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.